Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Neoclassical palace in Kassel, Germany.
The palace rises 282 meters above sea level with a western facade that exemplifies the characteristics of late 18th-century Neoclassical architecture.
The construction of Wilhelmshöhe Palace lasted from 1786 to 1798 under the direction of architect Simon Louis du Ry for Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse.
The palace museum contains an extensive collection of paintings from European masters including works by Dürer, Rembrandt, and Rubens in multiple exhibition halls.
Visitors can access the palace museums daily except Mondays, with guided tours available in German and English through the historical state rooms.
Napoleon III spent time under house arrest at this palace following his defeat at the Battle of Sedan between September 1870 and March 1871.
Location: Kassel
Inception: 1786
Architects: Simon Louis du Ry
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Elevation above the sea: 282 m
GPS coordinates: 51.31500,9.41611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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